7209.25.00.00 - Of a thickness of 3 mm or more

This HTS category, 7209.25.00.00, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that meet several stringent criteria. These products must be of a width of 600 mm or more, and they must have undergone cold-rolling (cold-reduction). Furthermore, they are not clad, plated, or coated in any manner. The defining characteristic of this particular subcategory is its thickness: the steel must be 3 mm or more. This denotes a relatively substantial gauge of metal, intended for applications where rigidity and strength are paramount.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies solely in the specified thickness. For instance, sibling category 7209.26.00.00 covers products with a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm, while 7209.27.00.00 applies to those between 0.5 mm and 1 mm. The narrowest gauge is found in 7209.28.00.00, for thicknesses less than 0.5 mm. Therefore, the precise measurement of the steel's thickness is the critical factor for accurate classification within this group.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 7209.25.00.00 is definitive once the material meets all preceding criteria (cold-rolled, not clad/plated/coated, width of 600 mm or more) and is confirmed to have a thickness of 3 mm or more. Examples of products that would fall here include certain types of structural steel plates, heavy-duty sheets for industrial machinery fabrication, or robust base materials for manufacturing components requiring significant structural integrity.